At Least 21 Dead in Massive Russian Attack on Kyiv; IAEA Warns of Nuclear Risks
Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Kyiv using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, resulting in at least 21 confirmed deaths, including three children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Moscow deployed over 675 attack drones and 56 missiles, causing severe damage to residential areas, with one multi-story building completely leveled. The attacks also targeted southern and eastern cities, including Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv. Zelensky condemned the strikes as evidence that Russia is not seeking peace and urged Western allies to respond decisively. International leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and French President Emmanuel Macron, strongly condemned the escalation, describing it as an act of weakness and a barrier to negotiation. Concurrently, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed grave concern over intensified military activity near Ukrainian nuclear facilities, noting more than 160 drones were detected in these sensitive zones. The agency highlighted significant security risks, particularly referencing previous damage to the Chernobyl protective cover. Rescue operations continue in Kyiv as authorities search through rubble for additional victims.
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